Jason Trbovich/flickrWhile some people have banished technology from their morning routine completely (it's way too easy to be sucked into an a.m. "Friends" marathon), others have mastered the art of leveraging it to start their day off on a positive note.

From squeezing in a workout to learning a new language, there's an app for almost everything now.

So why not start curating your favorites to set an inspired tone for your day? Here are seven apps to bring some sunny-side up to your mornings.

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Refinery29

Refinery29 This AM

2016 has felt like an apocalyptic time for news — what with this shit show of a presidential election, the Zika virus, and countless other calamities.

But our friends at R29 are here to make the world's daily deluge of news a little less daunting. They pick eight (just eight!) tidbits of world news for you to contemplate as you step out your door in the morning. Plus, they always tie the more troublesome news in with some fun celebrity gossip to help keep you in an upbeat mindset for the day ahead.

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Wahoo Fitness

7 Minute Workout

For those mornings when you hit snooze a few too many times — missing your limited window to make it to the gym — this app will let you squeeze in seven minutes of sweat.

You can switch up the intensity and duration of your workout, or even watch video tutorials on the proper form for each move. Download this app and rearrange your furniture as needed — just be mindful of whoever lives in the apartment below you.

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Grailr LLC

Carrot Alarm-Talking Alarm Clock

Warning in advance, though — it does not like humans who hit snooze. In fact, we're not sure it likes humans, period. Once Carrot has woken you up, he/she will insist you jump through a series of hoops before it will let you go about your morning. +100 points if you do so respectfully, -50 points if you dare hit snooze.

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Headspace meditation limited

Headspace

By the time you're done with your trial of Headspace, you will feel like you know meditation leader, Andy, almost better than you know yourself.

This handy meditation app starts out by teaching you foundational skills for your practice. Then, it allows you to pick particular qualities you'd like to work with, including patience, acceptance and kindness. You can pick your duration — from 10 minutes, to half an hour, to a full 60 minutes. So find a comfortable seat, close your eyes, and let Andy guide you towards some much needed headspace.

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Bloom Built, LLC

Day One

If digital journaling is your jam, Day One is a must download to your iPhone, iPad or laptop. This beautifully designed app elevates your journal entries by allowing you to add pictures, tags, location and more to your entries.

Every page will sync across all your devices, so you can journal on the subway from your smartphone, then switch right over to your laptop once you've arrived at your destination.

Wherever creativity strikes, Day One has your back.

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Gaiam, Inc.

Yoga Studio

Starting an at-home yoga practice is much easier said than done. The temptation to stay under the covers, clinging to an extra 30 minutes of unconscious shavasana, is simply too great —especially on weekdays.

With Yoga Studio, you can roll out of bed straight onto your mat, and do yoga in your PJs. The instructor's zen, melodic voice will guide you through a practice tailored right to you, whether you're a beginner or an advanced yogi. You can even design your own classes from pose to pose, then play them back in real time.

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Duolingo, Inc.

Duolingo

Instead of scrolling through your Insta feed while sipping your morning cup of joe, try using those 15 minutes to learn another language.

Offering 24 languages, from French, to Turkish, to Arabic, Duolingo provides dynamic, and downright fun exercises to help you from the basics to fluency. You can even set the app to remind you when it's time for your daily practice. You'll be ready for that backpacking trip through Italy in no time at all.